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what are the stars in the constilation saptharshikal?
The Big Dipper asterism is also called 'Saptarshi' or 'Sapta Rishi' in Hindu astronomy.
The Big Dipper is an asterism of seven stars that has been recognized as a distinct grouping in many cultures from time immemorial. The comprising stars are the seven brightest of the formal constellation Ursa Major.

Ursa Major is a constellation visible throughout the year in most of the northern hemisphere. Its name means the Great Bear in Latin. It is dominated by the widely recognized asterism known as the Big Dipper, which is a useful pointer toward north, and which has mythological significance in numerous world cultures.
The constellation of Ursa Major has been seen as a bear by many distinct civilizations
Ursa Major is also known as 'Saptarshi mandal' in India.In the jargon of modern astronomy, the association of the seven visiblestars of Ursa Major to the saptarishi is as follows: Alpha Ursa Majoris:Kratu; Beta Ursa Majoris: Pulaha; Gamma Ursa Majoris: Pulastya; Delta UrsaMajoris: Atri; Epsilon Ursa Majoris: Angiras; Zeta Ursa Majoris: Vasishtha;Ita Ursa Majoris: Marichi.


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